A by-election was held for the New South Wales Legislative Assembly electorate of The Tumut on 16 November 1863. The by-election was triggered because of the resignation of Charles Cowper Jr. James Martin had replaced Charles Cowper Sr as Premier, establishing his first ministry, and Cowper Jr. resigned his seat to successfully challenge Martin at the Orange by-election.
Dates Date Event 16 October 1863 James Martin appointed Premier and Attorney-General. 24 October 1863 Charles Cowper Jr. resigned his seat. 27 October 1863 Writ of election issued by the Speaker of the Legislative Assembly. 10 November 1863 Nominations 16 November 1863 Polling day 1 December 1863 Return of writ
Result
Charles Cowper Jr. had resigned his seat to successfully challenge James Martin at the Orange by-election.
See also Electoral results for the district of Tumut List of New South Wales state by-elections
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